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Welcome to where I share my thoughts on everything in my life! From WordPress to baseball, Artificial Intelligence to hobbies and being a parent.
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Let’s attend a WordCamp, eh?
I will be attending WordCamp Canada 2025 representing Bluehost and delivering two talks. One focuses on how to contribute to WordPress, highlighting the challenges new contributors face. The other addresses AI’s role in collaborative communities, emphasizing the importance of human interaction amidst technological advancements. I’m also excited to explore Ottawa.
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Field of Dreams – 1000 Piece Puzzle
Link: Field of Dreams – 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Its a beautiful afternoon at the ballfield. Fans surround the field hoping to get the best view of the game. The batter is up and in position awaiting a pitch he can launch into the outfield. Artist P.D. Moreno creates the perfect backdrop to an action-packed…
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Congratulations, “Stitches”!
I’ve recently somehow fallen into “EverestTok,” which profiles some of the people braving some of the most extreme conditions on Earth in an attempt to summit Mount Everest. That eventually transitioned into a much less extreme version that I’ll call “HikingTok.” About a month ago, my algorithm served me something in between the two. It…
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Episode #182 – WP Tavern Jukebox Podcast
Just prior to WordCamp US in August, I was invited as a guest (again) on the WP Tavern Jukebox Podcast. In addition to speaking with the host Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette also joined the discussion. This episode was focused on the nuanced difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com. Have a Listen You can listen to the…
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Amazing Sea Turtles – 300 Piece Puzzle
This entry in my puzzle log is the Amazing Sea Turtles 300 piece puzzle from White Mountain Puzzles that I put together with my son.
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Implementing AI in Open Source Without Losing the Human Touch
AI is changing how we build and collaborate in Open Source. This post explores how to thoughtfully integrate AI into contributor workflows without losing what makes our communities human, creative, and welcoming, and why the most important decisions still belong to us.
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National Parks – 1000 Piece Puzzle
This entry in my log is a 1,000 piece puzzle from White Mountain Puzzles. During my recent vacation to New Hampshire, I stopped by their only physical store with my family and stocked up.
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Bicycles in Amsterdam – 1000 Piece Puzzle
I’m currently on vacation in New Hampshire, but I found this puzzle on the game shelf at our Airbnb. Link: Ravensburger Bicycles in Amsterdam – 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Explore the bicycle capital of the world and enjoy a glorious sunset reflected in one of the city’s many canals in our “Bicycles in Amsterdam” puzzle!…
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The Ghosts of Unactivated Contributors
Contributors don’t arrive fully formed. They find their way, like hikers choosing different routes up the same mountain. This post explores what it means to activate observers, prevent territoriality, and create space for others to thrive, so the community is not haunted by those who might have stayed if they had been engaged with effectively.
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12 Years Contributing to WordPress
Join me as I reflect on reaching a new milestone in my journey as an Open Source maintainer: 12 years since first contributing to the WordPress project.
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